About the Wine:Mundus Bacillus Terrae Malbec pays homage to
the bacteria living in the Adrianna Vineyard soil. The 1.4 hectare
parcel are filled with scattered limestone and marine deposits that
covered the region millions of years ago. The limestone layers are
well-drained and particularly rich in rhizobacteria, the microorganisms
that aid vine survival in the stressful, high altitude and nutrient-poor
conditions of the Adrianna. Thus, the name “mundus bacillus terrae” or
“elegant microbes of the earth.” These struggling vines reward us with a
wine of remarkable concentration and great acidity, with powerful
flavors of black and red fruits alongside of lavender, wood and
minerals.

93 Points - Robert Parker's Wine Advocate (2012 Vintage):"The 2012 Mountain Cuvée Block 19, a blend of 60% Malbec, 30% Cabernet Sauvignon and 10% Syrah, is a brilliant wine at a realistic price. This is a wine of great intensity with an opaque purple color, sweet blackberry and blueberry fruit intermixed with licorice, espresso bean and a touch of chocolate. It’s ripe, full-bodied, savory, expansive and lush. Drink it over the next decade." - Robert M. Parker, Jr. (Dec 2015)

93 Points - Robert Parker's Wine Advocate:"The 2012 Cabernet
Sauvignon Estate Mount Veeder (80% Cabernet Sauvignon and 20% Malbec)
was one of the top wines presented to me. This wine needs another 4-5
years of cellaring and could keep 30 years. A beautiful nose of white
flowers, graphite, blueberry and blackberry liqueur, along with the
telltale cassis and tobacco leaf are all present in this wine, which
offers great intensity and full-bodied power in a well-delineated and
moderately structured style. Give the wine some time and watch it
unfold. Anticipated maturity: 2020-2025+. For the quality, it is a
reasonably priced wine, and there are 7,480 cases." - Robert M. Parker,
Jr. (Dec 2015)

CASE PRICE = $49.99 per bottle(add 12+ quantity to your basket)90 - 93 Points - Antonio Galloni's Vinous Media:Expressive floral and spice notes open up first in the 2014 Merlot. Fresh, nuanced and energetic in the style of the year, the 2014 is a highly representative wine for the vintage. The 2014 is not quite as generous as the 2013, but it offers a touch more vibrancy today, not to mention considerable potential. - (Oct, 2015)